: existing or occurring as an increase or addition : additional, further
an issue that has gained added importance in recent months
an added attraction/advantage
providing added value
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Examples of added in a Sentence
ever since his mother got sick, he's had the added responsibility of getting his little sister ready for school
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Parents can rest easy knowing that the company uses the same ingredients their grandmothers used and with no added preservatives.
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
They’re equipped with wrap-around shoulder straps and side handles for added support.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
They’re equipped with wrap-around shoulder straps and side handles for added support.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for added
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“Added.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/added. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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